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Hezbollah flags in southern Lebanon. The UK will be banning Hezbollah in its entirety, not just its military wing. Photo: John Grummet/Dreamstime.com
March 4, 2019, 12:00 am
Call for Australia to follow UK’s Hezbollah ban
Australia's peak Jewish body has written to the Prime Minister urging the federal government to follow the UK's example and enact a complete ban on Hezbollah.
By Gareth Narunsky
Michael Klinger (far right) has returned to the UK to lead Gloucestershire in the T20 Blast. Photo: Gloucestershire Cricket
July 12, 2018, 9:00 am
Klinger blasts back into T20 form
Good news regarding his wife Cindy's health has allowed opening batsman Michael Klinger to head over to the UK and lead Gloucestershire once again in the T20 Blast.
By Aaron Fetter
Shopping centre magnate Frank Lowy has been bestowed with a knighthood by the Queen for his contribution to the UK economy.
June 22, 2017, 12:02 am
Arise Sir Frank
SHOAH survivor turned tycoon Sir Frank Lowy expressed his pride this week at receiving a prestigious royal honour.
Jeremy Corbyn.
June 15, 2017, 12:02 am
Corbyn’s success at the polls ‘disturbing’
Australian Jewish leaders are concerned over the significant boost to the Labour Party in the UK election, warning that the results will give leader Jeremy Corbyn “a free pass” despite his record of support for terrorist organisations and failure to tackle anti-Semitism within his party.
By Evan Zlatkis
British Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: Ben Stansall
June 11, 2017, 2:47 pm
Offensive banner blasted
A BANNER portraying British Prime Minister Theresa May wearing a Star of David earring has been removed following accusations of anti-Semitism.
June 5, 2017, 4:00 pm
‘We will not be intimidated’
Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has called on Britons to remain committed to the values of peace and tolerance in the wake of Saturday night's terror strike in London that left at least seven people dead.
English comedian Andy Zaltman.
April 13, 2017, 11:49 am
Funny business
From US President Donald Trump’s brain, to Brexit, to the carry-on in Canberra, popular British comedian Andy Zaltzman has a load of laughs in store for local audiences.
Some streets in Jerusalem were blocked with fires in protest on Thursday.
August 10, 2011, 7:48 am
As London burns, riots spread to Jewish communities
The late Yasser Arafat (left) with current Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Photo: AJN file
December 28, 2010, 12:34 pm
UK considers recognizing Palestinian diplomats
AFTER several South American countries recognized an independent Palestinian state, Britain is now considering upgrading the Palestinian delegation in London to the status of a diplomatic mission.
Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks delivers a sermon at the Great Synagogue, Sydney, in 2006. Photo: AJN file
December 16, 2010, 12:03 pm
British Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks to retire in 2013
BRITISH Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks will retire in September 2013, it was announced this week.
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